How To Fix IFW_STATUS001 - No IFW status customizing maintained for doc type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFW_STATUS - IFW Status message class

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No IFW status customizing maintained for doc type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFW_STATUS001 - No IFW status customizing maintained for doc type &1 ?

  The SAP error message IFW_STATUS001 indicates that there is no IFW (Invoice Framework) status customizing maintained for the specified document type. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process an invoice or document type that has not been properly configured in the IFW status settings.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the absence of the necessary configuration for the document type in the IFW status customizing. This can happen if:
  
  The document type has not been defined in the IFW status customizing table.
  The configuration was deleted or not transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  The document type is new and has not yet been set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to maintain the IFW status customizing for the specific document type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Invoice Framework -> Define IFW Status
  
  
  
  
  Define IFW Status:
  
  In the customizing screen, check if the document type in question is listed.
  If it is not listed, you will need to create a new entry for the document type.
  Specify the necessary details such as the document type, status, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After maintaining the customizing, test the process that was previously generating the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for customizing and SE11 for checking the database tables related to IFW status.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on IFW and its configuration.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are included in a transport request to be moved to the quality or production environment.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to IFW status.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IFW_STATUS001 error and ensure that your document types are properly configured in the IFW status customizing.